Electronic Arts has released the anticipated iOS Battlefield 3 spin-off on iTunes this morning. Battlefield 3: Aftershock features multiplayer support, a handful of Battlefield 3 weapons and much more!

As EA lists them in iTunes, the app's highlights include:

• Free to Play – Sharpen your skills with pulse-pounding combat
• Play as a Team – Immerse yourself in intense multiplayer team battles
• Leading Edge Graphics – Stunning visuals fully optimized for iOS
• 4 Weapons – You’ll be geared-up from the start, PLUS unlock a 5th bonus weapon

Battlefield 3: Aftershock is sponsored by Act of Valor, the major motion picture that stars real-life active duty Navy SEALs. For more information, you can check out www.ea.com/iphone.

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EA just released an announcement stating that online play for Battlefield 3 will be down for a period of time. All three platforms will be affected (Xbox 360, PS3, PC). Gamers will not be able to play Battlefield 3 online for about an hour and a half starting at 5 AM est - 6:30 AM est tomorrow (the 7th.) So if you can't connect to your favorite Battlefield 3 server (let alone EA's servers), do not be alarmed.

As was announced a week ago, the long awaited VoIP fix for Battlefield 3 players on the Playstation 3 has finally landed. The fix is automatically applied for PS3 players. This fix will not be released for either the PC or Xbox 360 problems, as the PS3 was the only one with VoIP issues.

The VoIP issues were prominent since release and the reaction from this minor patch has been positive, most reports indicate it has worked. There is some confusion from within the Battlefield 3 community concerning the patch though. Many gamers were under the impression that this patch would fix a number of Battlefield 3 gameplay issues. That is not the case, this patch was strictly for PS3's VoIP issues. There is a major patch expected later this month for Battlefield 3.

It's been just over one year since the original Battlefield 3 trailer release. One year since DICE took the gaming world by storm. On February 3rd 2011 we were given a few hints at what would be coming in the near future. We knew it was Battlefield 3 news, but other than that we didn't know.

locust9 - 2/3/11 said:

On the 4th we got the first trailer and details concerning Battlefield 3.

Back to Karkand seems like more of a recent announcement, but did you know that information surrounding the expansion pack originated a year ago? We predicted the four maps to be: Strike at Karkand, Wake Island, Gulf of Oman, and Road to Jalalabad - plus weapons and vehicles. Not a bad prediction.

A large number of people knew about Battlefield 3 when it was first officially confirmed, even more when this first trailer came out. So when did you learn about Battlefield 3 and what was your initial reaction?

Did you know Battlefield 3 was actually confirmed to be in development in Summer 2009?

The official DICE store is now down to only a few of it's limited edition lithographs! Each lithograph features a dramatic Battlefield 3 experience and is sure to compliment any gamer's wall. It is a must have if you dare call yourself a Battlefield 3 veteran! These prints aren't on a flimsy piece of paper, but an ass-kicking 300g Heaven 42 (if you want to read more about the paper, look here). The available limited edition prints:

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Each lithograph is priced at $39.99 USD (they're limited edition, 1,000 in the world total)! Not interested? Not a problem, the DICE store has tons of other Battlefield 3 swag too like shirts, dog-tags, bracelets, and more!

The Battlefield 3 developers have officially spoken on the hotly debated USAS-12/frag rounds issue. Many BF3 gamers have made the shotgun's power well known and have been urging DICE to adjust the gun. If you've played Battlefield 3 in the past two months, you may have noticed the oddly powerful shotgun as well.

Now when will this update be? We're expecting the next Battlefield 3 patch to come sometime this month.